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9x + 3y = 477 work out x and y

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Answer: x=53 - y/3

y=159-3x

Explanation:

9x + 3y = 477

(9x + 3y)/3=477/3

3x+y=159

3x-3x+y=159-3x

y=159-3x

3x+y=159

3x=159-y

x=(159-y)/3

x=53 - y/3

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